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FC16 VPA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,072 mi
Last recorded95,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 VPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 85,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 85,873 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 74,656 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,294 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bopth fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,954 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FC16 VPA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC16 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FC16 VPA registered?

FC16 VPA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FC16 VPA safe to buy?

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